Massachusetts COMMBUYS #26-01-SB-R3 MLP

Caretaker and Tenant Lease Opportunity for Historic Mordecai Lincoln Cottage, Scituate, MA

This opportunity from the Town of Scituate, Massachusetts, seeks a qualified individual or entity to serve as caretaker and tenant for the historic Mordecai Lincoln Property. - Government Buyer: - Town of Scituate Select Board, Town Administrator's Office - Services Requested: - Caretaking and property management services for the Mordecai Lincoln Cottage - Lease of a single-family, one-bedroom cottage at below-market rent ($2,250/month) - Property maintenance, snow and ice removal, weekly and daily inspections - Hosting public events and facilitating public access - Preservation of the historic character of the property - Unique Requirements: - Tenant must be at least 18 years old - Maintain renters insurance and pay utilities - Support historic preservation and interact cordially with public visitors - Lease term is one year, with options to renew for up to two additional years at a 3% annual rent increase - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a property lease and caretaking services procurement - Notable for its focus on historic preservation and public engagement

Description

The Town of Scituate is soliciting sealed proposals for qualified proposers to serve as caretaker and lease the caretaker's cottage at the historic Mordecai Lincoln Property, located at 62 Mordecai Lincoln Rd, Scituate, MA. The project involves a below-market rental arrangement to promote historic preservation through on-site caretaking and facilitating public access. The lease may include a management services agreement and is subject to approval by the Town's Select Board. Proposals are due by September 22, 2026, at 10:30 AM EST.

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